Heavy Lift Warehouse Associate

ManpowerGroup; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Heavy Lift Warehouse Associate in Canton, MI to support loading/unloading, shipping/receiving, and inventory tasks in a safety-focused warehouse environment.

Ideal candidates have experience in freight handling, can lift up to 75 pounds, and are comfortable using handheld scanners. 1st shift flexibility is required to meet business volume needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds consistently throughout the shift.
• Previous warehouse, dock, shipping/receiving, or freight handling experience preferred.
• Experience loading and unloading trailers in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer and communication skills, including the ability to use handheld scanners.
• Availability to work varying 1st shift schedules based on business and freight volume needs.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers while safely handling freight weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including checking in merchandise and processing orders.
• Read work orders, customer orders, and shipping documents to accurately move and distribute materials.
• Monitor freight pickups and deliveries while ensuring shipments arrive on time and in good condition.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment while supporting inventory counts and product assembly as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Tools

Handheld scanners

Job description

Our client, a leading transportation and logistics provider, is seeking a Heavy Lift Warehouse Associate to join their team. As a Heavy Lift Warehouse Associate, you will be part of the Warehouse Operations team supporting shipping, receiving, freight handling, and inventory processes. The ideal candidate will have strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a safety-focused mindset which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title

Heavy Lift Warehouse Associate

Location

Canton, MI

Pay Range

$18.00 per hour

What’s the Job?

• Load and unload trailers while safely handling freight weighing up to 75 pounds.

• Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including checking in merchandise and processing orders.

• Read work orders, customer orders, and shipping documents to accurately move and distribute materials.

• Monitor freight pickups and deliveries while ensuring shipments arrive on time and in good condition.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment while supporting inventory counts and product assembly as needed.

What’s Needed?

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds consistently throughout the shift.

• Previous warehouse, dock, shipping/receiving, or freight handling experience preferred.

• Experience loading and unloading trailers in a fast-paced environment.

• Basic computer and communication skills, including the ability to use handheld scanners.

• Availability to work varying 1st shift schedules based on business and freight volume needs.

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive pay at $18.00 per hour.

• Opportunity to work with a respected leader in the transportation and logistics industry.

• Hands-on warehouse experience with opportunities to develop new skills.

• Team-oriented environment focused on safety and operational excellence.

• Potential for career growth and advancement within a growing organization.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.